FP Canada Research Foundation Board Announces 2021/22 Board of Directors
TORONTO, ON–The Board of FP Canada Research Foundation™ today announced the appointment of Caroline Dabu as the new Board Chair. The Board also appointed Carolyn Fallis, CFP®, as Vice-Chair and Cynthia Duncan, CFP, as Director. Dabu, who joined the Board in 2017 will replace John De Goey, CFP, FP Canada™ …
Equitable Life announces endowment in honour of retiring President and CEO Ron Beettam
WATERLOO, ON–Equitable Life of Canada is proud to announce that it is honouring the retirement of its President and CEO, Ron Beettam, with the creation of an endowment at Wilfrid Laurier University. The endowment will encourage and support students in the Lazaridis School of Business & Economics. The endowment will …
Sunnybrook Foundation announces Kelly Cole as incoming president and CEO
TORONTO, ON–The Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Foundation’s Chair Fred Waks and Vice-Chair Anne Odette Kaye announced the appointment of Kelly Cole as incoming president and CEO. After an extensive North American search and formal recruitment process, Kelly was selected for her proven track record of transformational leadership and commitment to …
Paula Attfield adds CEO responsibilities at Stephen Thomas Ltd
Neil Gallaiford stays on as Chair of the Board as ST helps clients drive fundraising efforts during Covid-19 pandemic TORONTO, ON–Stephen Thomas Ltd (ST), Canada’s premier full-service agency specializing in branding, marketing and fundraising for the non-profit sector, announced today that Paula Attfield has ascended to the role of CEO, …
Stabilize the nonprofit sector to rebuild Ontario–ONN
A proposal and statement from the Ontario Nonprofit Network Imagine communities without nonprofits and charities – no summer camps, no minor softball or soccer clubs, no museums, art galleries or theatres, mental health services, women’s shelters, immigrant services, community health centres, food banks, nonprofit housing. Every Ontarian has benefitted from …
Study: Canadian Leaders’ Moment of Truth
Fifth annual Proof CanTrust Index reveals make or break trust moment for Canadian leaders TORONTO, ON–Canada’s trust story is in many ways stable and strong. However, the 2020 Proof CanTrust Index, one of the largest and deepest studies of trust in Canada, suggests there is significant room for improvement, especially …
Earth’s Call Appoints New Executive Director To Scale Climate Philanthropy
Los Angeles, CA–Earth’s Call Fund has named Justin Winters as its Executive Director to lead a new philanthropic initiative that has pledged $50M to bring much-needed resources to communities, organizations, and youth leaders on the frontlines of the climate crisis. Spike Buckley, founder of Earth’s Call Fund, said: “Earth’s Call …
CARE CANADA WELCOMES BARBARA GRANTHAM AS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO
OTTAWA,–After a comprehensive international search, the CARE Canada Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Barbara Grantham will join the organization as President and Chief Executive Officer. Barbara, who was President and CEO of the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation, is an executive with more than 30 years of …
Fourteen new Order of Canada Appointments are for philanthropic work
OTTAWA, ON–Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada has announced 120 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The new member list includes 5 Companions (C.C.), 38 Officers (O.C.), and 77 Members (C.M.). Recipients will be invited to accept their insignia at a ceremony to be …
AFP Honours 2019 Philanthropy Award Recipients at luncheon
(photo by Amy Pawluk) TORONTO, ON–The AFP Philanthropy Awards were officially recognized at a luncheon that closed out the 2019 AFP Congress in Toronto. “On behalf of all us at the AFP Greater Toronto Chapter, congratulations to the 2019 honourees. They are an extraordinary group of people who have made …